The Technomancer

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 87th out of 3,696 tested combos for The Technomancer, placing it in the top 2.4% of all systems evaluated. This is an exceptionally strong pairing for this title, with the CPU holding a 77th percentile ranking against all CPUs and the GPU a 92nd percentile ranking against all GPUs. The data indicates this combo delivers playable frame rates at every resolution and setting combination tested, with the weakest result still clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s 87th position out of 3,696 tested configurations reflects a system that sits firmly in the upper echelon of gaming hardware for The Technomancer. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 24,964 places it just 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-13620H, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F by only 0.2%. This means the processor is not the limiting factor here; its 6 cores and 12 threads running at a 5.00 GHz boost clock provide ample headroom for this Action RPG.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 79,842 puts it 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, though it trails the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X by 1.4%. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, the RTX 5090 is overwhelmingly capable for a game released in 2016. The measured FPS data confirms this: even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains an average of 61.9 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. At lower resolutions, the margins become enormous, with 1080p Low hitting 275 FPS average.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run The Technomancer at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 61.9, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it remains playable, though with less headroom than other settings.

Q: What is the best resolution-to-settings balance for this hardware?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the combo averages 114.5 FPS, offering a strong balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average jumps to 177.1 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate displays.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU’s average benchmark score of 24,964 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11850H (24,935, 0.1% slower) and Intel Core i7-13620H (24,911, 0.2% slower). It is 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25,005) and 0.4% faster than the Intel Core 5 210H (24,872).

Q: Is the RTX 5090 overkill for a game from 2016?

A: The data suggests yes for most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 275 FPS average, and even at 4K High it achieves 80.4 FPS. The GPU’s 92nd percentile ranking against all GPUs means it vastly exceeds the requirements of this title.

Q: What is the weakest performance scenario for this combo?

A: The lowest measured average FPS is 61.9 at 3840x2160 Ultra. This is the only tested configuration that falls below 80 FPS, but it still remains above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: Based on the measured FPS scaling, the CPU appears sufficient. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 275 FPS, which is near the practical ceiling for many displays. The CPU’s single-thread score of 974 in 3DMark and 3,218 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong per-core performance that keeps up with the GPU’s output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 275 FPS, Medium reaches 252 FPS, High achieves 223.7 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 177.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 97.9 FPS, showing that even the heaviest preset at 1080p leaves substantial performance on the table. This resolution is clearly not a challenge for the hardware, with all presets far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains extremely high but shows expected scaling. Low settings average 222 FPS, Medium drops to 172.1 FPS, High delivers 145.7 FPS, and Ultra settles at 114.5 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 107.5 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is working harder at this resolution. Still, every preset clears 100 FPS, making 1440p a sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more moderate but remains playable. Low settings average 122.6 FPS, Medium drops to 96.3 FPS, High achieves 80.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 60.7 FPS drop, which is the most significant relative reduction across resolutions. This is the only resolution where Ultra dips near the 60 FPS threshold, but it does not cross it. The data shows a consistent pattern: the combo is capable of 4K gaming with all presets, though Ultra at 4K leaves little room for frame rate fluctuations.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows this PC can run The Technomancer at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 61.9, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold; this is the only configuration where the margin is thin. At 1440p Ultra, the average FPS is 114.5, providing a comfortable buffer. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 177.1, which is more than enough for any high refresh rate monitor.

The weakest scenario is 4K Ultra, but it still passes the playability test. The strongest scenario is 1080p Low at 275 FPS, which suggests the hardware is far ahead of the game’s demands. For users with 4K displays, Ultra is technically playable, but High at 80.4 FPS offers a safer margin. For 1440p and 1080p users, Ultra is the recommended setting without any concern for hitting the 60 FPS floor. The combo’s rank of 87 out of 3,696 tested configurations supports the conclusion that this is a top-tier system for this game.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals provide insight into what other processors would behave similarly. The Intel Core i7-11850H has an average score of 24,935, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 5 7500F, making it effectively equivalent in performance. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911, a 0.2% difference, and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 24,872, a 0.4% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,005, which is 0.2% higher than the 7500F. All four rivals are within 0.4% of the 7500F’s average score, meaning any of them would produce nearly identical frame rates in this game.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals show a similar pattern. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB has an average score of 79,605, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090’s 79,842. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396, a 0.6% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959, which is 1.4% higher than the RTX 5090. These GPUs would deliver comparable performance within a small margin, though the RTX 5090’s 32 GB of memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth give it an edge in memory-heavy scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 61.9 FPS. This is a marginal pass, so users who prefer a buffer should consider High at 80.4 FPS, but the data confirms Ultra is playable. At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best setting, averaging 114.5 FPS, which provides substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best setting, with an average of 177.1 FPS, making it suitable for high refresh rate displays.

The recommendation is clear: for each resolution, Ultra is the best preset that maintains at least 60 FPS. The only caveat is at 4K, where the 61.9 FPS average is close to the line. The data does not include minimum or maximum FPS values, so frame time consistency at 4K Ultra cannot be assessed, but the average suggests it is viable. For 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is unequivocally the right choice, as the frame rates are far above the playable threshold, and the visual quality gains are worth the performance cost.